Since its founding in 1969, EPFL is one of the youngest institutes of technology in the world.At EPFL, our core mission is training the next generation of engineers, scientists and architects. Our cutting-edge programs are recognized around the world.We offer students and faculty an innovation-oriented environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in a cosmopolitan setting. And because we believe in learning by doing, our degree programs place a heavy emphasis on lab sessions and hands-on workshops with direct research applications.